How to grow Schisandra chinensis

1. Time

Before planting Schisandra chinensis, you should first understand the best planting time and avoid weather with too high or too low temperatures. Planting is generally carried out in spring. The specific time is related to the climate, and it can be carried out between early May and mid-June.

2. Seed selection

You can buy it directly from the store or market, or you can save the clusters and use them as seeds in the fall. They should be kept dry at all times during storage. However, it cannot be roasted or fried in a pan. It is recommended to dry it in a ventilated and dry place.

3. Processing

Its seeds cannot be sown directly. They must be soaked in clean water for a week, and the water must be changed every 2 days. After taking them out, drain the water and place them in wet sand. After mixing, place them in a 0.5m deep pit and cover them with a 101-5cm thick layer of soil, then cover them with firewood and wait for sowing in spring.

4. Sowing

When it is time to sow, sow the treated seeds and cover them with a thin layer of soil. During the seedling period, it is best to build a trellis with straw mats, and then remove the trellis when the seeds germinate and grow 2-3 true leaves.